Long reads – Page 252
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Analysis & FeaturesIntense competition in UK grocery market driving food and beverage M&A
Fierce competition in UK grocery will be the main driving force behind an uptick in food and beverage M&A this year, according to new analysis by Grant Thornton.
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Analysis & FeaturesBernstein: “In current shape, the UK does not need Morrisons”
Morrisons’ investors may be breathing a sigh of relief after the supermarket’s near 10% share price recovery so far this year, but Bernstein analyst Bruno Monteyne poured the coldest of waters on the retailer’s recovery today.
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Analysis & FeaturesFood-to-go continues to drive Greencore in 2015
Greencore posted a robust Q1 performance today but the best is yet to come from its food-to-go business in 2015.
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Analysis & FeaturesTesco's corporate finance focus suggests more disposals are on the way
Tesco’s decision to beef up its in-house corporate finance is as clear an indication as any that the restructuring job at the under-pressure supermarket is far from over.
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Analysis & FeaturesSugar suppliers face sweeter future with end of EU quotas
UK sugar suppliers may be feeling bitter over low prices and the pressure health campaigners are putting on their product…
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Analysis & FeaturesPremier Foods flying high as investors cling to shreds of good news
At first glance it may seem somewhat surprising to witness shares in Premier Foods flying today as its power brands once again failed to perform. What’s behind it?
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Analysis & FeaturesBaru Our Most Fluffy Marshmallows Ever: acid test
Despite having been tipped for some time as one of the next big things in the sweet treats market, fancy marshmallows…
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Analysis & FeaturesCopycats: going to war with the packaging lookalikes
Brands are furious with the copycats, but it’s perfectly legal and discounter sales suggest it works
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InterviewsPaddy Power: Ella's Kitchen boss Paul Lindley's new adventure
Ella’s Kitchen entrepreneur Paul Lindley on Paddy’s Bathroom, his socially and economically powerful new bathtime venture…
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Analysis & FeaturesPlastic or glass: who's got the bottle?
Glass is on the ropes. Take the milk bottle. Back in 1975, 94% of milk was purchased (or delivered) in glass bottles…
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Analysis & FeaturesPackaging, waste and the EU - where now for the lifecycle approach?
Heckled for its shelving of the Circular Economy package, the European Commission must now return to the drawing board
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Analysis & FeaturesUnilever’s subdued revenue growth is only part of the story
Unilever shares were 2.5% down in early trading after it revealed a drop in full year revenues this morning and under par fourth quarter sales.
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Analysis & FeaturesConviviality Retail drinks to rise in Christmas sales without the need to squeeze margins
Bargain Booze owner pushes up Christmas sales without resorting to an investment in margin.
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Analysis & FeaturesMax 99p takes discounting to the max
It’s a growing market but Max 99p believes wider aisles, customer service and teaming up with Nisa will give it the edge…..
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Analysis & FeaturesCurry fans beware: Cumin price soars as Indian crop is delayed
Curry fans beware: cumin prices have soared to a two-year high as extreme weather compounds reduced sowing…
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Analysis & FeaturesWholesale and convenience sectors set for 'interesting times'
Has the phrase “May you live in interesting times” ever been more apposite than in convenience in 2015?…
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InterviewsPaul Tripp, Soreen MD: Big Interview
Rolling up his sleeves (and talking to customers), baking veteran Paul Tripp worked miracles on unique malt loaf Soreen…
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Analysis & FeaturesAsda Toffee Apple Bakes: acid test
Sold in a two-pack, these frozen bakes comprise puff pastry with a toffee apple filling…
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Analysis & FeaturesSir Terry Leahy: why I saved Tesco’s final salary defined benefit pension scheme
As we recall Sir Terry Leahy’s saving of the Tesco final salary defined benefit pension scheme, will Dave Lewis rue his decision to finally scrap it?
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Analysis & FeaturesSharwood's Chicken Balti Bake: acid test
Peter’s Food Service – producer of Peter’s Pies – launched the Sharwood’s-branded pastry bakes after last year securing…